What is the cheapest way to get from Rhayader to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Rhayader to Reading is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhayader to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Rhayader to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Rhayader and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhayader to Reading. However, there are services departing from Rhayader Central Car Park and arriving at Reading RailAir via Black Lion Hotel and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Rhayader to Reading?

The distance between Rhayader and Reading is 206 miles. The road distance is 146.3 miles.

How do I travel from Rhayader to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Rhayader to Reading without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £85 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Rhayader to Reading?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Rhayader to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhayader to Reading bus from?

Rhayader to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Black Lion Hotel station.

Train or bus from Rhayader to Reading?

The best way to get from Rhayader to Reading is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Rhayader to Reading bus arrive?

Rhayader to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Rhayader to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhayader to Reading is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Rhayader to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1454+ hotels available in Reading.

Rhayader to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 56 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rhayader to Reading by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
6h 8m
£85–144
Drive 145.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rhayader to Readingcar 145.5 mi
2h 58m
£36–52
Bus, line 56 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
2. Take the bus from Tredegar Lidl Stand 1 to Queensway Q1bus 56
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain
6h 11m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 to Railway Stationbus 461 / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Readingtrain Hereford - London Paddington
6h 49m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Black Lion Hotel to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 31m
£66–127

Rhayader to Reading by bus and train

37Weekly Services

6h 8mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.8 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Rhayader, Wales and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Bryn Gwy to Reading via Llandrindod Wells Tesco, Llandrindod, Shrewsbury, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Reading RailAir via Post Office, Black Lion Hotel, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 31m.

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